Pontiac Torrent recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 608 owner complaints for the Pontiac Torrent (model years 2006–2009). The most reported problem area is air bags (109 complaints), followed by electrical system (104 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (243), 2006 (240) and 2008 (125). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (17).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Torrent model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 109 | 3 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 104 | 3 of 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 90 | 2 of 4 | |
| Visibility | 73 | 1 of 4 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 67 | 2 of 4 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V459000 | Sep 19, 2012 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2007 | 49,768 |
| 07V520000 | Nov 7, 2007 | Air bags | 2007 | 57,100 |
| 07V344000 | Aug 7, 2007 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2007 | 437 |
| 07V242000 | Jun 13, 2007 | Visibility: windshield | 2007 | 6,213 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 22 complaints and a fire in 15 complaints; 33 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.